The Symbolism of the Bird

with Olga E. Turcotte

Presentation
Wednesday, April 6, 2022
7 pm - 9:00 pm, Eastern Time (USA), on Zoom
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This Program Will Not Be Recorded.
Program Cost: $30

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“The Bird crosses across the boundaries of conscious and unconscious life.”

This presentation will focus on the importance of natural symbols like the Bird in any form of Jungian work. Symbols build the bridge between the conscious and the unconscious and are essential for a healthy psyche. They are the best, and at times, the only medium to express that which is in the unconscious and bring it into consciousness.

The Bird is a key Jungian symbol, as it is found everywhere, at all times. The Bird crosses across the boundaries of conscious and unconscious life. It roams the earth, the skies, the heavens, and swims in the oceans and the seas.

We will use imagery as well as myths across cultures to broaden our understanding of the Bird as an indispensable symbol, matched only by the Snake.

Who Is It For

This seminar is for everyone interested in Dr. Jung's concept of universal symbols.
Regardless of the audience's level of symbolic knowledge and Jungian background, the material will resonate with those who are open to working with symbols in their personal and (as analysts) in their professional lives.
Although some prior dream work is of an advantage, it is not necessary. By the end of the presentation, the participants will have understood the vital importance of working with symbols towards attaining a healthy psyche.

Your Instructor

Olga E. Turcotte is a consultant and lecturer based in Cambridge, MA. She has lived and studied in seven countries and has worked in the fields of counseling, corporate finance, non-profit management, and education. Her interest in analytical psychology started in the mid-'80s while she was still living in Dr. Jung's native Switzerland and has grown into her vocation over the years.

Ms. Turcotte has trained extensively at the Jung Institutes in Boston and Zurich and has been sharing her knowledge and insight on both sides of the ocean since 2001. Her specific areas of interest are dreams, history, literature, religion, and symbols.

What You Will Learn

Our first focus is on the general understanding of what symbols are, where they come from, how they work, and why they are vital in analytical psychology and analysis.
We will then study specifically the symbolism of the Bird across cultures, eras, mythologies, and places.
By the end of the presentation, participants will understand the vital importance of working with symbols, and specifically of the Bird as a key symbol in dreams and analysis.